Gun Bills Highlight Campus Safety and License Reforms
The Capitol debate on gun on campus drew mixed student views with support for training and background checks. Bills advancing online license renewals, reduced fees for officers, and swift permit processes were part of broader gun legislation amid Gun Appreciation Day coverage. Odessa American reporting notes HB 48 streamlines renewals, DPS oversight, and training waivers while other measures address concealed carry on government premises and fingerprint requirements.
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Miren Hinojos
Hinojos
Angel Porras
Porras
Shelby Green
Kate Rodriguez
Dillon Gerald
Gerald
Dan Flynn
R-Canton
Flynn
Department of Public Safety
Capitol
Eee
Texas
Parks and Wildlife Code
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas House advances bill on cigarette taxes and chewing tobacco
The Texas House tentatively approved a bill to raise taxes on smaller cigarette brands by 55 cents per pack while chewing tobacco taxes drop from 1.22 to 80 cents. The measure aims at fairness, with big tobacco settlement payers at about 500 million annually to the state.
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Texas House
John Otto
Odessa lunch staff recall long service and school meals
In ECISD and Odessa High kitchens, retiring staff members reflect on decades of feeding 700 students on a power outage day and implementing healthier menus after key reforms. Former director Ron Clark and longtime employees share friendships built over years, while noting changes from scratch rolls to vending reforms.
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Gooch
Ron Clark
Clark
Ruidoso
Odessa
Debbie
ECISD
Gibson’s Discount Center
North Dixie Boulevard
Red Barn
Nancy Gilpin
Darlene Robbins
ECISD Nutrition Programs Through The Years Timeline
The ECISD nutrition department expanded free breakfast to all elementary and pre-kindergarten students since 1999 2000. By 1994 all campuses had computers and electronic registers with online meal applications and digital photos. A 2001 bond funded kitchen remodels and new kitchens. Cans for Kids won top statewide honors with a 280 996 pound contribution over ten years. The department funds itself and offsets rising costs during bond work while staff shortages challenge operations. Terry Gooch retires after 32 years. longtime staff Connie Orona and Wayne True also depart.
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ECISD
Terry Gooch
Ecisd Nutrition
Pennsylvania
Robbins
Wayne True
Connie Orona
Hood Junior High
Ross Elementary
Oro
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